ADM to invest 5 lakh dollars for 15000 soybean farmers in Maharashtra; Reproductive agriculture will get strength

ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in innovative solutions based on natural resources, today announced that it will invest US$500,000 in a new partnership with international NGO TechnoServe to spread regenerative farming practices to 15,000 new soybean farmers in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The initiative is a part of the company’s “Farm Forward” campaign.

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This 18-month local initiative, funded by “ADM Cares”, the social investment arm of the company, will be implemented in four districts of Maharashtra namely Latur, Dharashiv, Beed and Nanded. The program will focus on improving soil fertility and soil health, empowering Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and increasing farmers’ wider access to digital guidance tools and government schemes.

The partnership has been formalized by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), and the program will start from May 2026. Under this ADM will provide strategic direction, administration and monitoring, while Technoserv will be responsible for actual field implementation.
In line with sustainable agriculture priorities, the initiative will focus on reducing dependence on chemical inputs and promoting regenerative farming practices. Beyond environmental benefits, the program also aims to improve the livelihoods of participating farmers in the long term. Efforts will be made to strengthen farmers’ income by increasing more consistent production and cost efficiency. The initiative is creating a pathway through which sustainable farming practices can lead to real economic growth, thereby helping to make agricultural supply chains in the region more inclusive and reliable.

The program will begin with an initial phase of detailed assessment of soil fertility and water status. For this, the existing technology based measures of the government will be used. Based on this study, farmers will be provided with agricultural guidance tailored to their circumstances, which will help them make more informed decisions. After this infrastructure work, about 200 demonstration plots will be set up in the program villages during two cropping seasons. Through this, farmers can see and adopt farming practices that improve soil health, conserve water and increase long-term productivity. To ensure long-term impact of the programme, around eight Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) will be established, which will act as centers for rural agricultural development.

Integration of digital agriculture measures with various government schemes will also be encouraged under this programme. This also includes the Maharashtra Government’s “Maha-Agri Tech” project. This state level initiative is being implemented to empower farmers with the help of precision farming technology. With the help of satellite-based information and drone technology, farmers will get information-based guidance on crop status, pest infestation and field conditions. Therefore, it will be possible to take more timely and correct decisions at the farm level. It will also help in more accurate and efficient use of fertilizers and crop protection products. Along with this, farmers will be connected to advisory platforms like the “Mahavistar” app, which will provide them with instant and personalized agricultural guidance.

Commenting on this partnership, Amarendra Mishra said, “At ADM we believe that sustainable supply chains start with empowered and resilient farming communities. In partnership with TechnoServe, we are implementing ADM’s APAC flagship program for 2026 under the global ‘Farm Forward’ initiative. By combining our expertise, partnerships and real-world experience, we aim to increase farmers’ capacity to face climate change, improve soil health and uplift their livelihoods through targeted training and technology-based interventions. is.”

Joydeep Dutt, Country Director, TechnoServe India, said: “We strongly believe that the empowerment of smallholder farmers, who are the backbone of our food system, is essential to drive sustainable transformation in the agricultural sector. Through our partnership with ADM, we are empowering smallholder soybean farmers in Maharashtra through our field expertise and strong community ties. By building climate resilience and Adopting regenerative agriculture, we are committed to creating an agricultural system that is beneficial to both humans and nature by enriching the livelihoods of farmers.”
Through this partnership, ADM and Technoserv aim to build a scalable model to promote regenerative agriculture in India. The initiative seeks to demonstrate that collaboration between various actors in the value chain can achieve meaningful progress at the farm level, strengthen resilience to climate change and support sustainable livelihoods.

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